The problem with Obamacare

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With all this rhetoric about “Obamacare,” no one seems to observe that there is no constitutional right for medical care provided by the United States government. This program is going to cost taxpayers where it hurts most: our pocketbooks.

Why can’t medical providers cross state lines to provide services for those in need? Federal law states that medical providers must keep their provisions within state borders. This a hindrance to interstate free trade and services? That, I believe, is against the Constitution. If these health care insurance providers were allowed to cross state lines, think of the savings that would be incurred by the recipients of such insurance, given the supply and demand rule of economics. More service equals less cost. Then, we all benefit.